Bullying Prevention PSA Emmy Nominated

During national No Name Calling Week, it’s gratifying to learn that STARS PSA Campaign launched during last year’s No Name Calling Week has been honored with a Emmy nomination from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Nashville/Midsouth Chapter. Partnering with the Nashville Film Institute (www.thenfi.com) and WTVF’s Lelan Statom, the campaign was honored for “excellence in announcements that effectively focus interest in and marshal support for worthy community or area causes.”

Several area students and Statom appear on the PSA talking about the horrors of bullying and how to get help.

We are so grateful to our brave STARS’s students Eric and Priyanka for taking a stand in this PSA and to the students of NFI, former NFI director Alberto Roldan, Nancy McNulty, McNulty Communications, STARS Director of Development Erin Daunic, Middle College teacher Jason Glassman and to the incomparable Lelan Statom for helping making this important message possible. And, our huge thanks to Lelan for submitting it for Emmy consideration.

In the end, it is gratifying that the importance of the PSA is being validated by the Emmy nomination. However, we are most concerned about the rise in teen suicides of late and the thought that there are hurting, bullied teens in need. So, post the PSA to your FB page. Pass it along to anyone you think needs this help and support. It does take a community to make a difference and one person standing could save a life.

There is help. There is hope. There is a solution. Call STARS today at 615-279-0058.

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In Their Own Words

Thank you so much to your whole team. What a life-changing and inspiring day. I look forward to working with you again. Safe travels

Courtney Fergie

It opened my eyes to what is actually happening in our schools.

Student @ MOVE2STAND

It let me be me and I did not have to hide anything. I could stand and I have a voice.

Student @ MOVE2STAND

I was finally heard!

Student @ MOVE2STAND

I learn how people actually feel.

Student @ MOVE2STAND

Coming out of our comfort zone, interacting with other people. Loved it!

Student @ MOVE2STAND

I loved sharing my story and hearing other's stories. I enjoyed how personal you all made this.

Student @ MOVE2STAND

I let my guard down and realized how many people are just like me.

Student @ MOVE2STAND

EVERYONE CARED-NO MATTER WHAT!

Student @ MOVE2STAND

It's shown me a lot of what I need to do as a person.

Student @ MOVE2STAND

Bullying is very important. I now know how to help people better.

Student @ MOVE2STAND

Everyone came together like a family.

Student @ MOVE2STAND

When those people crossed the line with me, it made me feel less lonely.

Student @ MOVE2STAND

We hope to continue the message brought to our school by the MOVE2STAND program throughout our school and community indefinitely. We know that positive relationships between young people are essential for student success in all areas of life. We would strongly recommend this event for school systems looking to improve climate and build cohesive productive atmospheres. It was a great day for staff and students and created lasting impacts that will be remembered by some forever.

After working in the world of bullying prevention for the past eight years in California and now Ohio, MOVE2STAND was by far one of the best student trainings I have ever seen. One hundred fifty students in grades six through twelve from Vermilion Local Schools took part in this amazing one day leadership training. This training had such a profound impact that students have taken the MOVE2STAND momentum into their own hands and created welcoming, cross age mentoring and community relations committees.

Having our STARS Counselor is a great asset to our school and helps so much with the climate of the school and preventing behaviors. There are so many students that come to school with issues that they deal with outside of school but that affect their ability to do their best at school. As a School Counselor, my job has many parts and changes daily. I am not always available to see a child in crisis and I can't usually provide ongoing counseling to a student or group sessions. That is where our STARS Counselor comes in. She does individual and group therapy with students at no cost to them. It helps our students overcome their personal issues and be able to succeed at school. The programs for the student body or different grade levels that are offered as prevention against poor life choices are also very impactful to our students. The recent MOVE2STAND program was very beneficial and impactful and we were blessed to have been able to have that program at Beech High School.

Christy Hood School Counselor

Have you ever tried to describe something and the words "magnificent", "life-changing", and "incredible" just weren't good enough?

Then you know how I feel trying to put into words the emotions, the passion, and the realizations that occurred on January 13th at the MOVE2STAND event at Beech High School.

Jamie Greer Spanish Teacher

We have many students who have been diagnosed with autism and ADHD and the understanding that their classmates gained in this program continues to have ramifications. One such autistic 2nd grader has made great gains this year due to the acceptance of his classmates. This acceptance would not have happened without the assistance of Kids on the Block.

Janet Watkins School Counselor

KOB is doing great work to keep our children safe.

Dawn Crumpton School Librarian

The developmentally appropriate puppet shows find a delicate balance between fun loving and thought provoking messages that are appreciated by all members of the audience. Students anticipate seeing a new show every year, ranging from problem solving to diversity awareness.

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Tennessee school systems are offered the opportunity to recommend a school district employee(s) for a scholarship to the Trainer Certification Course: Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. The Trainer … [More...]

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